Prepare against Jeffrey Boardman
New Zealand · World #26,707 classical · FIDE ID 4301382
When preparing against Jeffrey Boardman, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 67 games by Jeffrey Boardman, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jeffrey Boardman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffrey Boardman before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,007 | 2,026 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,003 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 27 | 9 | 31 | 40.3% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffrey Boardman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffrey Boardman's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 72.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Boardman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Boardman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Boardman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Boardman usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Boardman usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Boardman usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jeffrey Boardman's chess games
All 67 games by Jeffrey Boardman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | John Anderson | 2,179 | Brighton Open | B13 |
| Dec 2016 | Akshaya Kalaiyalahan | 2,160 | 92nd Hastings Masters | B23 |
| Jan 2017 | John Trevelyan | 2,082 | 92nd Hastings Masters | A07 |
| Feb 2009 | Mark Josse | 2,033 | Uxbridge Open | B78 |
| Feb 2009 | Rasa Norinkeviciute | 2,005 | Uxbridge Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 1,836 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,813 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| Brighton Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,062 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,032 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| 58th Southend Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffrey Boardman's chess games?
67 games by Jeffrey Boardman, from Jul 2009 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jeffrey Boardman has played.
What does Jeffrey Boardman play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Jeffrey Boardman opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffrey Boardman answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jeffrey Boardman play as White?
As White, Jeffrey Boardman's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffrey Boardman play as Black?
As Black, Jeffrey Boardman most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jeffrey Boardman's FIDE rating?
Jeffrey Boardman is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jeffrey Boardman played?
Our database contains 67 games by Jeffrey Boardman, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffrey Boardman?
67 games by Jeffrey Boardman reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.